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Homemade Granite Cleaner

January 7, 2013 by Melissa 38 Comments

Homemade Granite Cleaner, just three ingredients you probably already have!

I’m so excited to share my recipe for homemade granite cleaner. It’s really the best granite cleaner I have ever used! We have a large granite island that is constantly being used and I wipe it down many, many times a day. It’s my one spot in the house that must be free of clutter or it makes me a little crazy.

I went through bottles and bottles of expensive cleaner and they all left cloudy residue and streaks. This homemade granite cleaner is better than any store bought I have ever tried. It leaves the granite so shiny! It’s inexpensive to make and you probably have everything you need on hand.

Homemade Granite Cleaner
1/4 teaspoon of liquid dish soap
1/4 cup of rubbing alcohol
2 1/2 cups of waterI recycled an empty spray bottle from my cleaning stash, and removed the label residue with my homemade goo gone recipe.  I added a chalkboard label I cut from chalkboard contact paper, just like the ones I made for my frozen cookie dough gifts.
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  1. Tracy

    January 9, 2013 at 3:16 am

    I’ve been using this for 3 years now and I love, love LOVE it! Smells super clean and beats paying $8.00 for 12 ounces of specialized granite cleaner at the store. ♥

    Reply
    • Karen

      February 10, 2014 at 9:27 am

      My granite countertops are already hazy. Will this take the haze away?

      Reply
      • Melissa

        March 23, 2014 at 4:10 pm

        I don’t think it would hurt to try!

        Reply
  2. Megan Hackney

    January 10, 2013 at 5:10 pm

    I was just getting to the end of a bottle of some of the expensive stuff and was thinking there must be a better way to clean granite. Thanks so much for sharing. I love the chalkboard label too!

    Reply
  3. Debbiedoo's

    January 11, 2013 at 1:57 am

    I am so going to try this. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  4. Jessica @ Stay at Home-ista

    January 13, 2013 at 9:18 pm

    So smart, I’ll have to make this to protect/clean our marble counters!

    Reply
  5. Chris

    January 15, 2013 at 5:14 pm

    Works great but you MUST remember you STILL need to seal your granite every 6 months or so

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    • Lee

      August 5, 2013 at 4:20 pm

      I have brand new granite counter tops and have no idea what I’m doing with them. I look forward to trying the cleaner. But what do you mean you need to seal your granite every 6 months or so? How do I do that????

      Reply
  6. Beth S

    January 19, 2013 at 11:44 pm

    Works great! Thanks.

    Reply
  7. The Hunter Family

    January 21, 2013 at 5:11 pm

    Great idea. Thanks for sharing. Is this enough alcohol to kill bacteria?

    Reply
  8. paula

    January 21, 2013 at 8:50 pm

    works great on my granite counters..thanks for posting this

    Reply
  9. Motherto4

    January 22, 2013 at 2:49 pm

    Just made this and it works! Thank you so much. And from a microbial standpoint, the alcohol and dish detergent (and of course the wiping motion!)are enough to disrupt cell membranes which is what an antibacterial component in a cleaning product is doing.

    Reply
  10. wee-eats.com

    January 22, 2013 at 8:28 pm

    Given the cost of granite cleaner at the store, this could save a fortune!

    Reply
  11. Allyson Barker

    January 24, 2013 at 6:05 pm

    is it ok for Silestone?

    Reply
  12. Azhiker

    February 7, 2013 at 10:39 pm

    I just made some today and my counters look beautiful, no streaks either.

    Reply
  13. melanie

    February 11, 2013 at 5:56 pm

    Do you use a dry or wet cloth to wipe it down with?

    Reply
    • admin

      February 12, 2013 at 11:21 am

      Dry, I usually use paper towels!

      Reply
  14. Bea

    February 23, 2013 at 9:51 am

    Great ideas! Thank you!

    Reply
  15. Michele

    March 10, 2013 at 11:49 am

    What % Alcohol do you use? And is isopropyl alcohol the same as rubbing alcohol?

    Reply
    • Michele

      March 10, 2013 at 3:05 pm

      I forgot to click the box “Notify me of follow-up comments by email”
      I hope someone responds 🙂

      Reply
      • Michele

        March 10, 2013 at 3:06 pm

        .

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    • admin

      March 10, 2013 at 3:14 pm

      I’ve always just used whatever I grab at the store and it has all worked just fine. Right now I have isopropyl alcohol 70%. Hope that helps!

      Reply
      • Michele

        March 10, 2013 at 3:32 pm

        Yes that does help, it’s what I have too. Thank you for getting back to me so fast. I can’t wait to try it 🙂

        Reply
  16. Tricia Hicks

    March 24, 2013 at 7:56 pm

    My friend installs granite & this is his recipe. He advises using dawn dish washing detergent. I’ll never buy store bought again.

    Reply
  17. Mary Lou

    March 25, 2013 at 10:48 am

    Great idea – could this be used on sealed marble countertops. Thanks!

    Reply
  18. Lori

    March 27, 2013 at 4:56 am

    Wonder if it works on stainless steel too? I’ll try it on both

    Reply
  19. wendy

    April 30, 2013 at 8:21 am

    can i use this on marbel countertops

    Reply
    • Melissa

      April 30, 2013 at 9:38 am

      I don’t have marble, but this mixture is extremely gentle. You can always check with your manufacturer.

      Reply
  20. Jami

    August 1, 2013 at 2:26 pm

    Does it matter what type of dish soap you use? For example, are there any ingredients in dish soap that you need to make sure to avoid?

    Thanks

    Reply
    • Melissa

      August 1, 2013 at 8:05 pm

      I don’t think it matters! I just use whatever is on sale:0)

      Reply
      • Jami

        August 14, 2013 at 11:55 am

        thank you so much, my dish soap is scented with citrus, and I know you are supposed to stay away from citrus. But because the quantity is so low will that be a problem? What about adding citrus essential oils to help with the alcohol smell?

        thanks!

        Reply
  21. Brenda

    September 15, 2013 at 8:00 pm

    I have been using onguard and lemon on my granite for months and love it. I use a 32 oz. spray bottle with water, 10 drops ea. of the oils.

    Reply
  22. kimberly

    December 11, 2013 at 10:53 am

    I have read online that using dish soap will cause your counters to lose their shine over the years. What is your experience?

    Reply
    • Melissa

      December 12, 2013 at 6:12 pm

      I’ve been using this mixture for almost three years now and have not noticed any dulling.

      Reply
  23. Myrie

    July 27, 2014 at 3:50 am

    Thank You for this Great Post!
    Tried it … Loved it … Shared it :0)

    Reply
  24. Granite Countertops Austin

    May 3, 2015 at 10:30 am

    I always tell people that they dont have to buy the expensive cleaners. Make your own and it works just as good. Great share!

    Reply
  25. Brian B

    August 11, 2015 at 12:23 am

    I’ve had granite countertops for seven years and have never been happy with how they look after I clean them. They never shined even though I used expensive cleaners. Anyway, I found this article today and went to Home Depot to buy some micro fiber cloths and a spray bottle. I just finished cleaning all my granite countertops with your recipe and they look ten times better than any product I bought from BB&B! Incredible that something so cheap and easy can be better than what you get at the store. Afterward I took the damp cloth and did a quick wipe down all my stainless steel appliances and they look great too! Thank you.

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  26. Caroline

    October 7, 2015 at 9:24 am

    I made this a few days ago because I was going through SO much of that expensive stuff and basically throwing my money away. I wipe down counters all day long and let me tell you…this works just as well as the pricey store-bought version! I’m thrilled! Thanks so much! Love your site!

    Reply

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